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Same surgery, wildly different prices: Australians urged to shop around for surgeons
Delivering high-quality ADHD care through general practice
When Life Gets Hard, Local Support Matters
AMA President’s update: Budget wins and missed opportunities
Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis
More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
Federal AMA Advocacy: proposed changes to Medical Costs Finder website
More consultation needed on costs website to avoid repeating mistakes
About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign – new imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies
Epique Realty Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026
Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
$1m Boost To Progress Fungal Disease Treatment
NSA’s Federal Budget 2026 Submission
Medical colleges commit to national reform on specialist access and affordability for all Australians
Medical colleges unite to improve specialist access and affordability for all Australians
Premiums Up 4.4% But Funding For Care Is Not Keeping Pace
Federal government introduces Medical Costs Finder legislation
Government acts on AMA calls to outlaw phoenixing and improve insurer transparency
Transparency on specialist fees is a welcome and necessary reform
ASA Welcomes Improved Transparency for Private Health Members
More Transparency And Choice For Australian Patients
Health funds back stronger transparency laws for specialist doctor fees
World Cancer Day: New research reveals nearly all Australians diagnosed with cancer face out-of-pocket costs, prompting calls for stronger financial support
$2 million warning shot to gender medicine: Australia must act now to protect children
Higher speeds lower productivity: what the data shows crash delays really cost Auckland
Payment platforms warned about child sexual exploitation risks
CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely compromised by Trump cuts
Monash study finds silicosis compensation costs set to continue rising in Victoria despite engineered stone ban
From $650 To $5,650: Steep Rise In Specialist Doctor Fees For Common Medical Procedures
The hidden costs of cancer for young survivors is derailing their financial futures
Improved stroke detection in women will save lives and millions in healthcare costs, new study finds
Fee relief for commercial fishers impacted by algal bloom
Faster Access To Medication, Shorter Wait Times For ADHD Patients
Specialist doctors’ fees threaten the future of private hospitals
Strengthening AMR Surveillance In PNG With UK Support
Molecular double agent: Protein “Eato” plays surprising role in protecting the brain
What financial support is available for cancer patients in Western Australia?
Consumers Health Forum welcomes focus on affordable healthcare in Federal Budget
Catholic Health Australia welcomes historic health investments, but says challenges remain in aged care transition
Medical Costs Finder upgrade an opportunity for insurer transparency
Strengthening Medicare: more transparency on patient medical fees
Health funds welcome plan to reveal thousands of specialist doctors’ fees for the first time
AMA will continue to work with government on private health fee transparency
Rural Americans don’t live as long as those in cities − new research
To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees
Cost of cancer: what you need to know and how to get support
WorkCover Partnership Helps Electricians Stay Strong
Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility

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